At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support children through fostering and adoption services.
- Company: Renfrewshire Council, dedicated to high-quality Children's Services.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for innovative ideas and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help families thrive.
- Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent; experience with children and families required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Advert Social Worker – (Fostering and Adoption) Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing the highest quality Children's Services.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Fostering and Adoption Service for two Social Workers.
We are a forward thinking, innovative service dedicated to ensuring the needs of children are at the centre of all we do.
We aim to provide high-quality Adoption assessments, well planned children’s transitions to prospective adopters, and responsive post adoption support aswell as stable foster placements both short term and permanent to ensure positive outcomes for Renfrewshire’s children.
You will join our established fostering & adoption team and be responsible for PAR-S assessments, adoption enquiries, preparation groups, providing post adoption support (in both group and individual family settings), responsible for Form F assessments, foster carer preparation groups, have an active training role and contribute to support children’s care plans.
In addition, you will support other social workers in the wider service to secure children’s fostering & adoption plans.
You will be part of driving forward innovative ideas in developing post fostering & adoption support services and delivering these to ensure that foster and adoptive parents are supported and can assist their children to meet their full potential.
As part of our ongoing service development, you will also have a role in supporting birth family members affected by fostering and adoption.
It is essential you have a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent; relevant experience working with children and families preferably within the statutory sector; experience of individual and family casework and Child Protection work.
Knowledge of child development and issues affecting looked after children, and an understanding of child protection is essential.
Experience of delivering group work would also be beneficial.
You must also be registered with the SSSC, have effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and effective time management skills.
You should also possess effective IT skills and have a responsible approach to sensitive information.
You should have the ability to prioritise your own workload, maintain accurate case records, work in partnership with other agencies and demonstrate delivery of services through case work and crisis intervention.
Ability to work evenings and some weekends is required.
Post qualifying certificate in Child Care and Protection or Securing Children’s Futures is desirable.
A full current driving licence is also desirable.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.
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Social Worker (Full Time)(Permanent)(2x post) - REN14987 employer: Renfrewshire Council
As a leading provider of residential care, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have access to training and growth opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to be part of a dedicated team that values empathy, resilience, and collaboration.
